It's Spring At Prayer & Praise - April 24th - April 30th

Well, it may not feel much like Spring outside, but inside the church it is beginning to blossom. We have lilies, tulips and even sunshine!

This Sunday we'll be celebrating the Resurrection of  Jesus. As we were talking with our grandson, almost 4 year old Shane last night on skype, he was telling us about the story of Easter. Nathan and Jess told us that he wants them to read it to him every night twice, because he just didn't understand why Jesus had to die. Last night when we asked him why Jesus had to die, he answered "because He wants to save us all"! I think he's getting it. Take some time this week and read the story of Jesus' life, death and Resurrection so when we come in on Resurrection Sunday, we can say, "I get it!"

Saturday, April 23rd - There will be NO Harp and Bowl this week.

Sunday as you enter the church building, you will not only smell the beautiful flowers of Spring, but you will also be smelling the wonderful aroma of Jamaican coffee. Our new coffee station will be featuring 100% pure Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee. It is from the City of Refuge Children's Home and Coffee Farm that was established in Jamaica by AG Missionaries Steve and Kim Puffpaff in July 2002. This home helps nurture abandoned and needy children of Jamaica. This coffee is also available for purchase at $10/pkg. When you purchase this coffee you are enabling a Jamaican child to live and learn the ways of a loving and nurturing family environment.

Pastor Henrik will be presenting the life, the death and the Resurrection of Jesus in three parts, The children will be involved throughout the service. This is also Buddy Barrel/BGMC Sunday. So bring your barrels, dollars and change to help missionaries receive supplies for their children's ministries.

Speaking of Sunday services, hasn't it been great learning about the Names of God? You can now purchase the first set of 4 CD's. They are available in the book/CD cabinet located in the lobby. Sunday, May 1 - Tim Alley will be teaching us about the Name of God "Tsidkenu" The Lord is My Righteousness. Personally speaking, I'm not missing this one!

Monday, April 25th Mountain Movers will be meeting @7pm in the church office area. Everyone is welcome. This is a great opportunity to come and learn how to move those "mountains" in your life through spiritual warfare. Need more information contact Jim or Suze Snyder 231-723-2893.

Men's Group meets every Tuesday @ 7pm. We meet in the Upper Room at the church. All men invited.

Next Women's Ministry is Sunday, May 15th. We will be meeting @ Debbie Alley's. Watch for more information.

Senior Moments will be held on Sunday, May 1st, following the service. Everyone 60 and older are invited for potluck lunch and fellowship. Contact Lynn or Christian Thompson @ 843-4695 for more details.

Thursday, May 5th @ 7:00 - 8:30 pm - Overflow LifeGroup will begin. "God has called you to SEE the invisible and DO the impossible. God has not called you to do the things you can do, He's called you to do the things you'll never be able in a million years. But He's called you to live in His faithfulness, that He will come through you and do all things that need to be done. "Graham Cooke"

In this group we are going to begin to step out of the ordinary and move into our community to reach those can't see beyond the impossible. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Tim or Debbie Alley 231-480-0049. 

Looking Ahead: Mark your calendars for these events that will be happening during the month of May in our community.

Thursday - May 12 from 4:30 - 6pm Covenant Christian School will be having an Open House/Re-enrollment night. This is a great time to come out and meet the teachers, get acquainted with the school. They are planning on starting the upcoming school year at the new building. The Open House will be held at the current location 243 N. Stiles Rd.

Sunday, May 22 - West Shore Pregnancy Care Center's annual Walk for Life. Registration will begin @ 1 pm and the walk @ 1:30. Following the walk @ 2:15 will be a Celebration Picnic. Pledge sheets are available at the Welcome Center.